Rhoads Industries, Inc.
Rhoads Industries, Inc., doing business as Rhoads Ship Builders, is a for-profit manufacturer and service provider based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with a strong focus on naval and maritime domains. Registered in SAM.gov since 2010, the company specializes in industrial fabrication, installation, maintenance services, and manufacturing for commercial and government projects. As a Subchapter S Corporation, Rhoads Industries has established itself as a key contractor for federal agencies, particularly in supporting naval engineering, ship maintenance, repair, and infrastructure improvement projects.
Through its prime federal contract awards, Rhoads Industries has demonstrated extensive capabilities in providing a wide range of services to federal agencies, primarily the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Military Sealift Command, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The company's contract work includes touch labor support services for naval test sites, engineering and technical outfitting for Land Based Engineering Test Sites, foundry support services, and layberth services for various naval vessels. Most of these contracts are competitively awarded without specific set-aside designations, covering tasks such as corrective and preventative maintenance, industrial cleaning, equipment installation, testing, and facility support. The contract values range from small purchase orders of a few thousand dollars to significant delivery orders exceeding $70 million, showcasing the company's versatility and technical expertise.
Rhoads Industries has received one notable federal grant award from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the Assistance to Small Shipyards program. The $552,846 grant, awarded in August 2024, focuses on expanding training programs and acquiring new equipment to enhance the company's shipyard capabilities. The grant will fund the development of expanded training programs for standard and mechanized welding, ship fitting, and the procurement of equipment including welding systems, a plasma cutting system, gantry cranes, and vehicles. This grant demonstrates the company's commitment to improving its workforce skills and operational efficiency.
The company holds several significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with federal agencies, including a $190,910,671.51 multiple-award contract with NAVSEA for engineering and technical services supporting Land Based Engineering Test Sites, a $248,753,750 multiple-award contract with the Military Sealift Command for lay-berthing services for Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels, and two single-award contracts with the Maritime Administration for layberthing services for crane ships and a Ro/Ro vessel. These IDVs showcase Rhoads Industries' extensive capabilities in providing long-term, flexible support services to federal maritime and naval programs, with contract periods ranging from 5 to 10 years and covering a diverse array of technical and maintenance services.
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Not listed 1900 Kitty Hawk Ave #108, Philadelphia, PA 19112, USA
4/6/10 10/10/26 GMD Shipyard Corp.
GMD Shipyard Corp. is a for-profit small business maritime services provider headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in ship repair, maintenance, and overhaul services for various federal government agencies. The company is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) through June 17, 2026, and has been actively receiving federal contract awards since 2003. GMD Shipyard Corp. offers comprehensive maritime maintenance solutions, focusing on drydock repairs, vessel preservation, mechanical and electrical system overhauls, hull inspections, and other critical ship maintenance and modernization services.
Throughout its federal contract history, GMD Shipyard Corp. has primarily provided ship repair and maintenance services to multiple federal agencies, with a significant concentration of work for the U.S. Coast Guard. The company has been awarded numerous contracts set aside for small businesses, performing drydock repairs on various vessel types including buoy tenders, training ships, and coastal cutters. Contract values have ranged from $1,000 to over $5 million, covering services such as hull plating inspection and renewal, tank cleaning and preservation, propulsion system maintenance, underwater body inspections, deck covering replacement, and comprehensive vessel overhaul. Other agencies utilizing GMD Shipyard Corp.'s services include the Department of the Navy, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and the U.S. Military Sealift Command.
GMD Shipyard Corp. holds four significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) that underscore its maritime service capabilities. These include a $26.27 million Coast Guard contract for drydock repairs on 140-foot Inland Ice Breaker Tugs and 120-foot Barges, a $248.75 million Military Sealift Command contract for layberth services, a $10.62 million Coast Guard contract for ship repair and maintenance in Western U.S. regions, and a $529 million Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance contract. These multiple-award IDVs are predominantly set aside for small businesses and provide flexible task order mechanisms for various federal agencies to procure maritime maintenance and sustainment services. The contracts enable GMD Shipyard Corp. to support critical maritime operations by providing comprehensive vessel maintenance, repair, and modernization across different government sectors.
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Not listed 63 Flushing Ave 276 595, Brooklyn, NY 11205, USA
7/17/03 6/17/26 Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation
Gulf Copper & Manufacturing Corporation, headquartered in Port Arthur, Texas, is a for-profit corporate entity registered in SAM.gov since 2002 and specializing in ship repair, maintenance, and modernization services for the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard. The company is a small business prime contractor with over 65 years of experience providing technical maritime services, focusing on vessel maintenance across multiple naval platforms. Gulf Copper has demonstrated significant expertise in areas including welding repairs, winch overhauls, shipboard system upgrades, and maintenance support for various naval vessels.
Through its prime and sub federal contract awards, Gulf Copper has consistently performed maintenance and repair services for naval vessels, primarily working with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and the U.S. Coast Guard. The company's contract work has included specific ship maintenance tasks such as hydrophone tracking system upgrades on Mine Countermeasure (MCM) vessels, weld repairs on Coast Guard cutters, winch overhauls, and maintenance availabilities for cruisers, destroyers, and amphibious ships. Most of their contracts have been set aside for small businesses, with work primarily concentrated in locations like Norfolk, Virginia, San Diego, California, and Sasebo, Japan. Their prime contract awards have ranged from small minimum guarantee task orders of $5,000 to more substantial contracts approaching $600,000 for specific vessel maintenance activities.
Gulf Copper holds multiple significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts (IDVs) with substantial potential values, predominantly with NAVSEA and the Military Sealift Command. These IDVs include a $248.7 million layberth services contract for Expeditionary Fast Transport vessels, a $36.5 million contract for Landing Craft Air Cushion and Shallow Water Combat Submersible maintenance, and several regional maintenance contracts for surface combatant and amphibious ships in Norfolk and San Diego. These contracts, typically set aside for small businesses, enable Gulf Copper to provide emergent maintenance, continuous maintenance, and Chief of Naval Operations availability services. The IDVs are multiple-award contracts with periods of performance ranging from 2025 to 2030, demonstrating the company's ongoing strategic importance in supporting U.S. naval vessel maintenance requirements.
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Not listed 5700 Procter St, Port Arthur, TX 77642, USA
3/11/02 7/15/26 Fairlead Boatworks, Inc.
Fairlead Boatworks, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, specializing in maritime services for federal government agencies. The company provides comprehensive marine boatyard and industrial support services, including maintenance, repair, overhaul, modernization, quality assurance, and testing for naval vessels and watercraft. With a robust presence in the maritime service industry, Fairlead Boatworks supports various federal agencies by maintaining and repairing a wide range of maritime assets, from surface combatant ships and amphibious craft to auxiliary vessels and small boats.
Through its prime federal contract awards, Fairlead Boatworks has delivered an extensive array of maritime services across multiple federal agencies. The company has been awarded numerous contracts with the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Military Sealift Command, U.S. Coast Guard, and U.S. Fleet Forces Command. These contracts range from marine boatyard and industrial support services to specific vessel maintenance tasks, including hull, mechanical, and electrical repairs, drydocking, vessel modernization, and quality assurance. Many of these contracts have been set aside for small businesses, with task orders covering work on various vessel types such as Landing Craft Utility (LCU) vessels, messing and berthing barges, and surface combatant ships. The contract values have varied widely, from small $10,000 minimum guarantee orders to multi-million dollar comprehensive maintenance contracts.
Regarding federal grant awards, Fairlead Boatworks has received a notable grant from the Department of Transportation Maritime Administration. Specifically, the company was awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Assistance to Small Shipyards program (CFDA 20.814). This grant supports capital improvements at the shipyard, specifically for the purchase of a 160-ton rough terrain crane. The grant period runs from July 2022 through July 2024, with the aim of improving the company's infrastructure and capabilities to enhance efficiency and quality in domestic ship construction and maintenance for both commercial and government clients.
Fairlead Boatworks holds several significant federal contract Indefinite Delivery Vehicles (IDVs) across multiple agencies. These include a $140 million East Coast General Ship Repair IDIQ with the Military Sealift Command, a $73.8 million Fleetwide Dockside and Ship Maintenance IDIQ with NOAA, and a $300 million Complex and Non-Complex Maintenance IDIQ with NAVSEA. The company also holds a $248 million MSC Expeditionary Fast Transport (EPF) Layberth Services MAC IDIQ, a $43.6 million Barge/Boat IDIQ Overhaul contract with NAVSEA, and a $241 million Army Watercraft Sustainment Maintenance contract. These IDVs allow various federal agencies to issue task orders for a wide range of maritime services, from routine maintenance and inspections to complex overhauls of mechanical, electrical, and structural systems across different types of vessels and watercraft.
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Not listed 99 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
10/8/01 8/21/26 East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC
East Coast Repair & Fabrication, LLC is a for-profit limited liability company headquartered in Newport News, Virginia, specializing in marine services, ship repair, maintenance, and modernization for the U.S. Navy and other federal agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since December 16, 2000, the company is structured as a small business with expertise in providing comprehensive maritime engineering solutions. As a prime contractor, East Coast Repair & Fabrication offers a wide range of services including complex maintenance availabilities, continuous maintenance, emergent repairs, and scheduled ship maintenance for various naval vessel types.
The company has performed extensive contract work across multiple naval vessel classes, including surface combatants, amphibious ships, littoral combat ships, and auxiliary vessels. Its federal contract awards primarily come from the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and U.S. Fleet Forces Command, involving tasks such as hull repairs, electrical system work, tank cleaning, preservation, systems overhauls, and modernization efforts. East Coast Repair & Fabrication frequently collaborates with small business subcontractors like Clean Way Services, Waveforce Electrical, Par Marine Services, and California Marine Cleaning to deliver comprehensive maintenance solutions. While many of its contracts are not set aside, the company has been awarded several total small business set-aside contracts, demonstrating its capabilities across different procurement approaches.
East Coast Repair & Fabrication holds several significant indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contracts that underscore its strategic importance to naval maintenance operations. These include a $943,999,625 surface ship repair and modernization contract with NAVSEA, a $669,905,295 contract for maintaining non-nuclear surface ships in Pearl Harbor, a $701,167,248 contract for ship maintenance in Mayport, Florida, and a $140 million East Coast General Ship Repair contract with the Military Sealift Command. The company's IDIQ contracts cover a broad spectrum of services, including emergent maintenance, continuous maintenance, Chief of Naval Operations scheduled availabilities, and repair work for various ship classes across multiple geographic locations. These contracts demonstrate the company's extensive capabilities in supporting the U.S. Navy's fleet readiness objectives through comprehensive maritime engineering and repair services.
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Not listed 1201 Terminal Ave, Newport News, VA 23607, USA
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